“Voluntour” Team Prepares for Feb 2012 Departure

Departing February 9th, 2012, volunteers from across Canada will travel to Uganda for an experience that will change their lives, and positively impact the lives of Ugandans. Canadian citizens, ranging from ages 16 to 68, with a varied set of skills, and a common passion and determination to make a difference, will participate in the malaria prevention and control program offered through Buy-a-Net Canada and Uganda. “I am so excited to be going,” said Joanne Douglas, member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime.” Led by Debra Lefebve, the group will be in Uganda until the end of February. The team will join the Ugandan community based information and education program aimed at protecting primarily women and children from malaria, and will also participate in the distribution of bed nets and program evaluation initiatives. In addition, the group will meet Ugandan “beaders”, the women who create the jewelry available through Buy-a-Net’s unique “Beading Up Malaria” initiative. For more information or if you wish to be considered for an upcoming “volunteer” experience, please contact Gail Fones or Katie McNeill at 613-542-1264 or buyanet@buyanet.ca.

Registered Nurse Uses Network to Fight Malaria & Poverty

Registered Nurse, Ann Murray, is using her network to help end malaria and poverty. As a nurse union leader, she has taken the message to Ontario Nurses Unions. As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, she is taking the message to end malaria and poverty to other league members. Ann is a model of caring and compassion in action. She is a strong advocate who is making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Thank you so much Ann. You are a champion of children.

CWL joins “Carolyn’s Mission” and honours memory of daughter “Alina”

CWL Blessed Sacrament Parish, President Kim Connors wrote, “We are thrilled to share…that at the close of our campaign, $1,634.52 was raised in memory of Carolyn Carere’s daughter, Alina Marie Carere.” The CWL remembers this “angel on earth” who at 23 years old, was lost in 2009. Thank you Carolyn and CWL Blessed Sacrament in Kitchener, ON, for the privilege of saving lives in memory of “Alina”. Through this precious gift, other young people in Kayunga, Lugazi District, will live.

CWL Diocese of London Fight Malaria

Councils in the London Diocese “appreciate all Buy-A-Net is doing in fighting malaria in Africa.” Women and children in Kayunga will be safe with thanks to the CWL in London Diocese. Bishop Mattias Ssekamanya of Lugazi Diocese extends his heartfelt gratitude.

CWL Our Lady of Good Council Nets a Village Again

Annette Jensen, President, said “….it does us proud to include our cheque for $350 to net a village in Uganda.” Buy-A-Net is proud of you and the CWL. Mothers and their children in Kayunga, Lugazi Diocese, will receive bed nets and medicines because of your kindness and generosity, AGAIN.

Gift of Life and Peace

CWL of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Fenelon Falls, ON., brought peace to the children of Kayunga.  Thank you ladies for the gift of life and peace.

CWL Did it Again!

The Catholic Women’s League of St. Peters Council netted a village in the Kayunga Campaign.   Father Emmanuel will be so pleased!

CWL Hearst Diocese Council happy to help save lives

Netting 2 and one-half villages, the Catholic women of the Hearst Diocese Council are “glad we could help out”. So are we, ladies! Thank you for your willingness and kindness to help families protect themselves from malaria.

Canadian League Magazine

After reading our open letter in the winter 2010 edition of Canadian League Magazine a few of the members from St. Alphonsus’s CWL, in Wooler Ontario decided to participate in a fundraiser to coincide with the celebration of Our Patron Saint, Our Lady of Good Council, and Mary, Our Lady of Peace and Hope. Both of which took place in April 26^th.

“The Buy-A-Net campaign was chosen to be a very worthwhile and Charitable cause.”

The group took up collections over two weekend masses – April 11^th and April 18^th. They received an overwhelming response; the donation total was $632!

 “We hope that this will help you in your efforts to reduce the incidence of malaria, improve health and provide education… we wish you continued success with your good work.”

Holy Trinity Council

 Over the past year Holy Trinity Council has been collecting loose change for their ‘Coffee Fund’ with hopes of finding a worth while cause to donate the money to. This year they decided on Buy-A-Net as the organization after reading one of our articles in a CWL national Magazine. Their donation total was $200. Now that’s a lot of coffee!!

Thank you Holy Trinity Council!

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